The best F1 race ever
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I remember waking up early at 7am one Sunday morning having recorded the 1994 Japanese Grand Prix, a race which showed that Damon Hill was not the "lucky" driver so many people make him out to be, in this race he took on and beat Schumacher in the awful wet conditions that Schumi thrived on so much. This was the last race to be classified on aggregate times and Nigel Mansell still showed he's got what it takes, passing Alesi for 3rd at the final chicane, but he was classified 4th.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=F71G9TCnp5A
Then Hill went 1 better 2 years later by sewing up the Championship, and I got up so early on that chilly mid-October morning to see him do it, with Murray Walker saying those famous words, "and I've got to stop, because I've got a lump in my throat!".
http://youtube.com/watch?v=F71G9TCnp5A
Then Hill went 1 better 2 years later by sewing up the Championship, and I got up so early on that chilly mid-October morning to see him do it, with Murray Walker saying those famous words, "and I've got to stop, because I've got a lump in my throat!".
"And Mansell was lucky not to be taken off by that RIDICULOUS bit of driving by Alliot!!" - James Hunt
"AAAAAND into the pitlane..... OHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!" - Murray Walker
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7UpJordan wrote: This was the last race to be classified on aggregate times
explain please? i've never heard it!
7UpJordan wrote:with Murray Walker saying those famous words, "and I've got to stop, because I've got a lump in my throat!".
yeah i've got it on a video, but i couldn't understand all the words!
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certom wrote:7UpJordan wrote: This was the last race to be classified on aggregate times
explain please? i've never heard it!
Even I struggle to explain it, and I didn't have a clue what it meant back in 1994 either.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_Japanese_Grand_Prix
"And Mansell was lucky not to be taken off by that RIDICULOUS bit of driving by Alliot!!" - James Hunt
"AAAAAND into the pitlane..... OHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!" - Murray Walker
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certom wrote:oh, so because of the double start, they calculated the total time, not just the finishing order?
That's right, that's why Mansell was classified 4th despite passing Alesi at the final chicane.
"And Mansell was lucky not to be taken off by that RIDICULOUS bit of driving by Alliot!!" - James Hunt
"AAAAAND into the pitlane..... OHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!" - Murray Walker
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7UpJordan wrote:I remember waking up early at 7am one Sunday morning having recorded the 1994 Japanese Grand Prix, a race which showed that Damon Hill was not the "lucky" driver so many people make him out to be, in this race he took on and beat Schumacher in the awful wet conditions that Schumi thrived on so much. This was the last race to be classified on aggregate times and Nigel Mansell still showed he's got what it takes, passing Alesi for 3rd at the final chicane, but he was classified 4th.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=F71G9TCnp5A
That was a classic! Well exciting!
My favourite that Ive actually watched was Silverstone(cant remember the year) when Barichelo won, Juan did really well and the loony with bird wings nearly got webber on hanger straight. It was a great race, best F1 Ive seen live, I stood up the whole time(I usually sit down for the boring bits) Dead good race!!
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Re: The best F1 race ever
A few years have passed since this thread was last used. Any more to add to it?
I'd certainly suggest Brazil '08
Spa 1998
Japan 2005
Any others?
I'd certainly suggest Brazil '08
Spa 1998
Japan 2005
Any others?
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Re: The best F1 race ever
Jerez '97
Canada '11
Monaco '82
Europe '93
All worthy contenders that (i think) haven't been mentioned yet.
Canada '11
Monaco '82
Europe '93
All worthy contenders that (i think) haven't been mentioned yet.
Rising number one of Formula 1, Juan - Juan, one wonders should Juan only win one Formula 1 one year, would Juan have won that one in round one, Juan??
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Re: The best F1 race ever
Belgium 1995.
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Re: The best F1 race ever
Silverstone 1958
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Re: The best F1 race ever
Brazil 2008 when Lewis won the title.I don't think you could of had a more dramatic race.The occasion ,the weather ,Vettel taking Lewis and the title going to Massa,only for the last corner to have one final twist.pure drama.It gets my vote for the fact not only was the race good, but there was so much at stake as well.
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Re: The best F1 race ever
McLaren wrote:Brazil 2008 when Lewis won the title.I don't think you could of had a more dramatic race.The occasion ,the weather ,Vettel taking Lewis and the title going to Massa,only for the last corner to have one final twist.pure drama.It gets my vote for the fact not only was the race good, but there was so much at stake as well.
Absolutely. Never has a race had me stood up and shouting for so long. Epic
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Re: The best F1 race ever
Suzuka 2005. Just some amazing wheel to wheel action....